Special Application Procedures

Today, entrance into college is more competitive than ever. Earning college credit while you’re still in high school will help make your application stand out. It not only shows that you are a dedicated, committed student, but it also proves that you are ready to succeed at the college level.

The College issues the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Form I-20 to qualified individuals who wish to obtain F-1 visa status for full-time study. The College also welcomes students on other visas. Take a moment to review our international admissions procedures.

The minimum age for admission into the Municipal Police Academy is 18. You must be a U.S. citizen. Admission to the program is on a first-come, first-served basis, and class size is limited. In order to ensure the safety of students, the College and the general public, we have instituted entrance requirements for students seeking admission to the Academy, as described under PA Legislative Act 120:

Physical Fitness Test

Psychological evaluation

Delaware County Community College placement test

Health examination

Criminal background check

High school diploma/GED

Valid automobile driver’s license

Certified Driver's Check

United States Citizenship

Application procedure

Complete the Municipal Police Academy registration form: Download the form
~ Call 610-359-7386 to obtain the form
~ Send an email and provide your name and address to receive an information packet and registration form

Applicants will be advised of dates for pre-admission testing

Results of the testing will be mailed to applicants and will include the start date of classes; dress code requirements; and billing information

If you are a transfer student wishing to receive credit for previous course work you have completed, submit official transcripts from all of the post-secondary schools you have attended. Acceptance of transfer credit will depend on:

Only 36 transfer credits may be used toward degree requirements. Former Delaware County Community College students who have completed 24 or more credits at the College may transfer a maximum of 12 credits from other institutions to satisfy degree requirements. For information contact the Assessment Services Office at the Marple Campus.

Delaware County Community College defines "visiting students" as individuals who are matriculated at another college or university and who wish to enroll at our College for course work which will transfer back to their home institution.

To enroll at our College as a visiting student, please follow the simple steps below. It is strongly recommended that you submit all of the paperwork together. Steps 2 through 4 must be completed for each semester you plan to attend as a visiting student. Step 1 may need to be completed again if it has been a year or longer since you last attended here.

Step 1: Complete a Delaware County Community College Application for Admission. Be sure to include a “major” (academic program) code in the appropriate space on the application form. Applications cannot be processed without a major code.

Step 2: Get a letter from your advisor on your school letterhead or a form from your school that authorizes enrollment at our College for the purposes of transferring the credits back to your home institution. This authorization must indicate the specific Delaware County Community College course or courses you wish to take. It’s important to discuss your plans with your home institution so they can advise you.

Step 3: Include a note providing the specific course information for the class(es) in which you wish to enroll, including CRN (course reference #), SUBJ (subject code), CRS (credits), SEC (section), and TITLE (course title).

Consider transferring your credits to Delaware County Community College! We recommend that visiting students submit an official transcript and transfer their credits to the College. Transferring credits to our College makes registering for classes easier. Many of our classes have pre-requisites that you may have completed at your home institution. Unless you transfer those pre-requisites to us, you may be prevented from registering online. When you transfer credits to us, you do not lose your credits at your home school.